73 Ford Braggin’ wagon!

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427TJ · #1 02-14-2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracker1

I think you're right on Bundy. Did they have the exploding gas tank issue fixed up by '73? Or was that mostly a two-door hatchback issue?

That was actually a young woman who left her gas cap off after a fill-up, stopped on the roadside to put it back on and was rear-ended by a van doing about 60. Gas shot out of the open filler and ka-boom, the exploding Pinto legend was born.

**scuncio** · #2 03-05-2022, 02:59 AM

Maybe that Pinto was a really good deal after all. Just came across this one tonight with a $7500 ask...wow:

Link to 1972 Pinto Wagon auction

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